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Ilir Latifi
Fighter

Ilir Latifi

"The Sledgehammer"
16-9-0★ 1bonusSwedenSwedenLast 5
Grappling 0-2
NEXT FIGHT

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ilir Latifi holds a professional MMA record of 16-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 26 bouts on record. Ilir Latifi has won 16 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ilir Latifi lands 2.05 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.11 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ilir Latifi also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 20, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
230 lbs104 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1982-07-28
Age
44
Nationality
Sweden
Birthplace
Malmo, Sweden

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Takedown Machine
99 · best in division
Punch power97
Kick power86
Punch speed83
Kick speed71
Accuracy83
Takedowns99
Ground striking96
Submissions93
Chin93
Body strength88
Cardio64

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 17-9-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.05per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.93per min
56% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.11per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Ilir Latifi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Ovince Saint Preux · UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs StephensFeb 24, 2018

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Ilir Latifi earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Rodrigo Nascimento
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 9-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Aleksei Oleinik
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Yan· Oct 1, 2022· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 60-16-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. WIN
    vs Tanner Boser
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai· Jun 5, 2021· Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 19-7-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Derrick Lewis
    UFCUFC 247: Jones vs Reyes· Feb 8, 2020· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 22-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Volkan Oezdemir
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs Carmouche· Aug 11, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 15-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:31
  6. LOSS
    vs Corey Anderson
    UFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 30, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 14-5 vs 11-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Ovince Saint Preux
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 13-5 vs 22-10
    SUB
    R1 · 3:48
    POTN
  8. WIN
    vs Tyson Pedro
    UFCUFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 6-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. LOSS
    vs Ryan Bader
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett· Sep 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 12-4 vs 20-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:06
  10. WIN
    vs Gian Villante
    UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 14-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Sean O'Connell
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 18, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 17-6
    TKO
    R1 · 0:30
  12. WIN
    vs Hans Stringer
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Leites· Jul 18, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 9-4 vs 22-6-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:56
  13. LOSS
    vs Jan Blachowicz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 17-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:58
  14. WIN
    vs Chris Dempsey
    UFCUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao· Jul 19, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:07
  15. WIN
    vs Cyrille Diabate
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· Mar 8, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 19-9-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:02
  16. LOSS
    vs Gegard Mousasi
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· Apr 6, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 7-2 vs 33-3-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Jorge Oliveira
    Superior Challenge 8· Oct 6, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 5-2-1
    UD
  18. WIN
    vs Tony Lopez
    Glory 1: Stockholm· May 26, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 31-8
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Denis Bogdanov
    Ultimate Glory 15· Mar 23, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 0-3
    SUB
  20. LOSS
    vs Emanuel Newton
    Shark Fights 17· Jul 15, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 15-6-1
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Matteo Minonzio
    Strength & Honor Championship· Apr 10, 2010· 3-1 vs 11-9
    TKO
  22. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Mizuno
    Rumble Of The Kings 2009· Nov 20, 2009· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R3 · 0:15
  23. WIN
    vs Darko Krbanjevic
    K-1: Rumble Of The Kings 8· May 22, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 4-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:43
  24. WIN
    vs Luis da Silva
    K-1: Rumble Of The Kings 7· Feb 27, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 2-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  25. WIN
    vs Roman Mihocka
    Superior Challenge· Oct 25, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
  26. NC
    vs Blagoy Ivanov
    Bulgaria Regional· May 17, 2008· 0-0 vs 2-0
    NC
    R1 · 0:55

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Ilir Latifi's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#3 Light Heavyweight
First ranked
Jul 27, 2015
Times ranked
155

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#1520162017201820192020Jul 27, 2015 · #15Aug 25, 2015 · #15Jan 19, 2016 · #15Feb 8, 2016 · #14Mar 7, 2016 · #13May 10, 2016 · #14May 16, 2016 · #13Aug 9, 2016 · #12Nov 21, 2016 · #11Feb 1, 2017 · #10Feb 13, 2017 · #11Feb 21, 2017 · #10Mar 15, 2017 · #9Mar 22, 2017 · #10Apr 12, 2017 · #9Jul 18, 2017 · #10Sep 20, 2017 · #9Dec 18, 2017 · #8Jan 1, 2018 · #9Jan 24, 2018 · #8Feb 26, 2018 · #5Mar 21, 2018 · #4Jul 25, 2018 · #3Sep 24, 2018 · #4Nov 7, 2018 · #5Jan 1, 2019 · #9Aug 12, 2019 · #12Jan 27, 2020 · #12#12

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1709▼7
Peak
1779Feb 24, 2018
Rated fights
25
15001600170020092012201520182021Oct 25, 2008 · 1548Feb 27, 2009 · 1578May 22, 2009 · 1604Nov 20, 2009 · 1559Apr 10, 2010 · 1591Jul 15, 2011 · 1563Mar 23, 2012 · 1580May 26, 2012 · 1608Oct 6, 2012 · 1626Apr 6, 2013 · 1616Mar 8, 2014 · 1657Jul 19, 2014 · 1697Oct 4, 2014 · 1667Jul 18, 2015 · 1704Jan 18, 2016 · 1739Mar 5, 2016 · 1763Sep 3, 2016 · 1735Sep 9, 2017 · 1760Feb 24, 2018 · 1779Dec 30, 2018 · 1768Aug 11, 2019 · 1750Feb 8, 2020 · 1742Jun 5, 2021 · 1725Oct 1, 2022 · 1716May 20, 2023 · 17091709

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ilir Latifi fight next?

Ilir Latifi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ilir Latifi's record?

Ilir Latifi's professional MMA record is 16-9-0.

Who is Ilir Latifi fighting next?

Ilir Latifi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ilir Latifi fight last?

Ilir Latifi most recently fought Rodrigo Nascimento at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill on Saturday, May 20, 2023, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Ilir Latifi fight in?

Ilir Latifi fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Ilir Latifi have?

Ilir Latifi has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ilir Latifi won?

Ilir Latifi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Ilir Latifi?

Ilir Latifi is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Ilir Latifi weigh?

Ilir Latifi weighs 230 lbs (104 kg).

What is Ilir Latifi's reach?

Ilir Latifi has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Ilir Latifi?

Ilir Latifi is 44 years old (born Jul 28, 1982).

Where is Ilir Latifi from?

Ilir Latifi is from Sweden.